Collierville pauses to remember veterans’ service, sacrifice
About 400 neighbors gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans ahead of the Nov. 11 holiday.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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Collierville Collierville Kroger to reopen next week following shooting
The Kroger location in Collierville, site of a mass shooting on Sept. 23, will reopen for business next Wednesday.
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Collierville Collierville parking garage hits snag, developer to review concerns
Collierville aldermen have a number of concerns with a site proposed for a parking garage near Town Square. While the plans have not been scrapped, there is another site.
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Collierville Collierville delays mixed-use project vote, OKs Whataburger
Collierville delayed a vote on a 134-acre mixed-use site in the heart of Collierville.
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Collierville Collierville urges governor to veto partisan school board legislation
Collierville Schools approves a resolution that cites several concerns with bill.
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Metro Health Dept.'s Taylor believes Shelby County is on ‘correct side’ of surge
The transmission rate is decreasing in the county, according to Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor.
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Germantown Germantown aldermen to vote on park purchase for potential sports complex
Germantown aldermen heard a final case for purchasing park land on the south side of the suburb. They will review the agreement Monday.
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Collierville Ashby development headed back to Collierville Planning Commission
A 134-acre development proposed for the center of Collierville will be reviewed by the Planning Commission next week. The mixed-use project includes residential, retail and office components.
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Collierville Christmas in Collierville schedule revealed
Christmas in Collierville is returning after last year’s pause on large gatherings due to COVID-19 precautions.
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October 2021
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State Government Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy
The bill amending the Health Department’s power is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
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Partisan school board elections approved among COVID-19 bills
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Elections Partisan school board elections approved among COVID-19 bills
Legislators voted to allow, but not require, partisan school board elections. The legislature also reviewed a number of bills related COVID-19 measures.
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Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy
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State Government State proposal would limit local health departments’ power even in pandemic
The bill would give the Tennessee health commissioner the authority to determine uniform quarantine guidelines for the state and appoint county health directors.
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Education School board election bills filed for special session
Bills are proposing making school board elections partisan. Some educators question the move.
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State Government Kelsey temporarily steps aside as chairman of education committee
In requesting his move from the chairmanship, Kelsey continued to maintain his innocence.
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Germantown Germantown exploring pay raise for aldermen
Germantown aldermen are considering a pay raise for themselves and the mayor. The city has also established its 25th commission.
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Germantown Germantown approves homes, rejects water tower bid
Germantown approved 50 homes near Forest Hill Elementary School. The proposed water tower in the area has hit a snag related to price.
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Collierville Germantown city administrator to retire
Patrick Lawton has announced he will retire after 32 years of overseeing the suburb’s day-to-day operations.
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Collierville Collierville High basketball coach’s resignation came after interactions with minor
Scott Robinson resigned after the district began investigating his interactions with a minor who is not enrolled in the district.
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Germantown Germantown to consider stormwater commission, board pay raise
The stormwater commission idea was brought forward by Alderman Jon McCreery earlier this year and endorsed by other board members. They’ll also discuss a pay hike for aldermen.
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Elections Billingsley will not seek county mayor’s office next year
County Commissioner Mark Billingsley has decided not to run for county mayor next year — another piece in a political puzzle still taking shape less than a year from May county primary elections.
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Real Estate Boyle adjusting Viridian development to Germantown planning preferences
Viridian could set the tone for development in Forest Hill Heights. The Planning Commission is asking Boyle Investment Co. to reconsider how its development would look from Winchester Road before making a formal recommendation.
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Germantown Germantown Plaza secures new tenants
The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.
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Collierville Collierville Schools names public information officer
Collierville Schools ‘ new spokesperson replaces Mario Hogue who left in August for a position with Leadership Memphis.
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Germantown Germantown postpones park purchase, explores expanded vision
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo extended a timeline for the city to purchase parkland in the southern portion of the suburb.
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Collierville Last Collierville victims released; police chief notes quick response time
The final two victims who survived the Sept. 23 tragedy have been released from local hospitals.
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